Pinkys Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2021-12-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2020-01-30 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT PEPSI COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. I...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GYRO SAUCE, DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCT...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.
2018-02-28 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RAGS PLACED UNDER PANS. WALLS AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2017-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE DOOR WAY AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. S...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED COOKING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES LOCATED BY THE CAN OPENER THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2016-01-21 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter storage unit shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler door gaskets in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage she...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tiles, walls in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken light shields in rear prep area, shall be replaced, light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen storage area, shall be provided.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Employee was not wearing beard guard, must provide beard guard to all employees that had beards.
2015-03-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
2-CEILING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELED.MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONLY 1-EMPLOYEE WITH THE STATES NEW FOOD CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ,(3)BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-11-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-10-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, SEVERAL DEAD ONES TOO, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-3...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
2014-08-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFREIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE WARMEST PART WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY MONITORED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CAN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
2013-12-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH GRILLING STATIONS.
2013-04-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS STORED AT FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
2012-02-07 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD-REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS TO REAR STORAGE AREA.
2011-10-26 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL KNIVES STORED IN A WALL KNIFE RACK MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED BEFORE STORING TO DRY. KNIFE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMP. SINK NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
2011-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2011-10-03 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS DOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RELOCATE KNIVES HOLDER FROM THE SIDE OF HAND SINK CABINET TO AN AREA WITH NO POSSIBILITY FOR CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEAD COCKROACHES FOUND ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASE COVERING BEHIND FRYER NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ALLOWING FOOD AND GREASE TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2011-02-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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